Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
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Pastor Shares Insights on Preventing Church Splits

Recently, Pastor Chunlei, who has been pastoring a church in a city in Eastern China for many years, shared his insights on why his church has never experienced a split. He attributes this to emphasizing shared core values and a strong church culture.

Story: Encounter with God After Cancer

A 19-year-old young man was diagnosed with late-stage bone cancer in 2002, not soon after he began his career. After undergoing an amputation, his cancer was cured and has not recurred since. In his one-armed life, he encountered God and became a full-time pastor.

Churches Can Do Reception Ministry Better

Leaving the first impression of our church to newcomers, the reception staff connect the congregants with the church. They guide first-time guests and maintain order during services. Having the widest contact with believers, they also play an important role in identifying strangers and guarding against heresy.

Interview: Insights From a Seasoned Pastor for Gen Z Ministers

Regards the challenges faced by young ministers in serving, pastor Huang, who has been serving for over twenty years since graduating from seminary shared his personal experiences, offering insights and encouragement to young theological graduates from Generation Z.

Editors' Talk: How Can Chinese Churches Improve Holistic Care for Pastors?

Regarding the pastor-caring situation in Chinese churches, the editorial team of the Gospel Times discusses the current challenges Chinese churches face in caring for their pastors, shares successful experiences from various regions, and explores the future of pastor-caring ministries within Chinese churches.

Recalling the Twenty Years of 'Great Church Ideals'

The church's urbanization development spanned twenty years following China's entry into the WTO. These were also the years when the church's great ideals became widely embraced. This was a defining characteristic of that era, and it reflected the aspirations of the time. Today, it is rare to hear talk of grand gospel plans, and believers with such lofty ideals are few and far between.

Observation: Three Types of Youth Ministry Practices

The youth ministry experience of one church is difficult to replicate in the other. Churches with different conditions may have different expectations, organizational forms, and content for youth ministry. But even in unfavorable conditions, they can still make a difference.
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